What's behind all of these companies moving to downtown Troy?

Mosaic Associates Architects relocated its headquarters from East Greenbush to downtown Troy last fall so the architecture firm could be closer to an urban environment and attract employees who want to work in a walkable area.

The move to the Frear Building has been successful, partner Nicholas Waer says.

More companies are citing similar reasons as they announce plans to relocate, expand or open in downtown Troy in recent weeks.

Here are some of the moves:

3t architects moved its seven employees from downtown Albany to 283 River St. in Troy, a mixed-use property owned by Bonacio Construction. 3t’s portfolio includes new and renovated residential construction and re-use of historic buildings.

Muddaddy Flats, a quesadilla shop, owned by husband-wife team Dan and Melissa Frament. The couple is relocating to a larger space in downtown Troy. The shop is currently located at 409 Fulton St. The new space will seat 40 people. Seating capacity at the Fulton Street shop is 16.

Nibble Inc., a homemade doughnut shop run by two former chefs at Finnbar’s Pub in Troy opens in September at 461 Broadway.

Enigma.co, a men’s clothing store, will open at the end of this month at 16 First St., a building owned by Sequence Development.